Humanity emerging from the effects of war, peace emerging, Humanity, war, war memorial, Aberystwyth War memorial, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, Ystrad Meurig, quarry, Tabernacl memorial, Tabernacl, Mario Rutelli, Dros Ryddid, For Freedom, The floozy with the boobies, nude, model, breasts, bare, statue, blue sky, white clouds, hope, chaos, peace
Description
The memorial is surmounted by a statue of the Angel of Peace. The figure on the pediment represents peace or humanity emerging from the end of the First World War. The figure of peace is seen walking confidently out of the destruction that war inflicted upon Europe.The monument was built to commemorate the war dead of the First War, it now commemorates the dead of both World Wars. The Aberystwyth War memorial was built in 1922 to a design by Professor Rutelli of Rome, using stone from Ystrad Meurig Quarry. The inscription in Welsh is 'Dros Ryddid' (For Freedom) and in English 'Greater Love for no man than this...' A local legend claims that the wife of a local chip shop owner was the model for the nude statue & has the local name of The floozie with the boobies
Surmounted by, Angel of Peace, laurel wreath, olive branch, Pediment, Humanity emerging from the effects of war, peace emerging, Humanity, war, war memorial, Aberystwyth War memorial, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, Ystrad Meurig, quarry, Tabernacl memorial, Tabernacl, Mario Rutelli, Dros Ryddid, For Freedom, The floozy with the boobies, nude, model, breasts, bare, statue, blue sky, white clouds, hope, chaos, peace
Description
The memorial is surmounted by a statue of the Angel of Peace. The figure on the pediment represents peace or humanity emerging from the end of the First World War. The figure of peace is seen walking confidently out of the destruction that war inflicted upon Europe.The monument was built to commemorate the war dead of the First War, it now commemorates the dead of both World Wars. The Aberystwyth War memorial was built in 1922 to a design by Professor Rutelli of Rome, using stone from Ystrad Meurig Quarry. The inscription in Welsh is 'Dros Ryddid' (For Freedom) and in English 'Greater Love for no man than this...' A local legend claims that the wife of a local chip shop owner was the model for the nude statue that has the local name of The floozy with the boobies
Surmounted by, Angel of Peace, laurel wreath, olive branch, Pediment, Humanity emerging from the effects of war, peace emerging, Humanity, war, war memorial, Aberystwyth War memorial, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, Ystrad Meurig, quarry, Tabernacl memorial, Tabernacl, Mario Rutelli, Dros Ryddid, For Freedom, The floozy with the boobies, nude, model, breasts, bare, statue, blue sky, white clouds, hope, chaos, peace
Description
The memorial is surmounted by a statue of the Angel of Peace. The figure on the pediment represents peace or humanity emerging from the end of the First World War. The figure of peace is seen walking confidently out of the destruction that war inflicted upon Europe.The monument was built to commemorate the war dead of the First War, it now commemorates the dead of both World Wars. The Aberystwyth War memorial was built in 1922 to a design by Professor Rutelli of Rome, using stone from Ystrad Meurig Quarry. The inscription in Welsh is 'Dros Ryddid' (For Freedom) and in English 'Greater Love for no man than this...' A local legend claims that the wife of a local chip shop owner was the model for the nude statue that has the local name of The floozy with the boobies
silhouetted, silhouette, silhouettes, Surmounted by, Angel of Peace, laurel wreath, olive branch, Pediment, Humanity emerging from the effects of war, peace emerging, Humanity, war, war memorial, Aberystwyth War memorial, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, Ystrad Meurig, quarry, Tabernacl memorial, Tabernacl, Mario Rutelli, Dros Ryddid, For Freedom, The floozy with the boobies, nude, model, breasts, bare, statue, blue sky, white clouds, hope, chaos, peace
Description
The memorial is surmounted by a statue of the Angel of Peace. The figure on the pediment represents peace or humanity emerging from the end of the First World War. The figure of peace is seen walking confidently out of the destruction that war inflicted upon Europe.The monument was built to commemorate the war dead of the First War, it now commemorates the dead of both World Wars. The Aberystwyth War memorial was built in 1922 to a design by Professor Rutelli of Rome, using stone from Ystrad Meurig Quarry. The inscription in Welsh is 'Dros Ryddid' (For Freedom) and in English 'Greater Love for no man than this...' A local legend claims that the wife of a local chip shop owner was the model for the nude statue that has the local name of The floozy with the boobies
Chinese War Memorial-Liverpool., Memorial, Plaque, Chinese, merchant seamen, sailors, Families, war Grave, remembrance, World wars, fighting, Maritime, Liverpool, North west England, UK, GB,
UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, South Wales, Cardiff, Capital City, Cathays Park, War Memorial, Flower Beds, Summer, Sunny Day, Welsh National War Memorial, J Ninian Cooper, Alexandra Gardens, IPSV0529, IPSV7034,
southern tower, mosaics, Aberystwyth, Archimedes, Aberystwyth University, Prifysgol Aberystwyth, Aber, the College by the Sea, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, Old College, University College Wales, Thomas Charles Edwards, Victorian, Architecture, Gothic, castellated, towers, castle house, John Nash, picturesque, John Pollard Seddon
Description
The external mosaic on the southern tower depicts Archimedes receiving emblems of modern science and industry. Aberystwyth University (Welsh: Prifysgol Aberystwyth; sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea") is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding Member Institution of the former federal University of Wales. The University was founded in 1872 as University College Wales. The first Principal was Thomas Charles Edwards. Prince Charles also attended the Old College (part of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth), where he studied the Welsh language and Welsh history, also making him the first Prince of Wales born outside of Wales to ever attempt to learn the language of the principality.
Wale Obelisk, Harston, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, obelisk, folly, monument, memorial, Gregory Wale, Justice of the Peace, JP, Conservator of the River Cam, Bardfield Hall, Magots Mount, Rowley's Hill, St Margaret's Hill, 1739, inscribed, inscription, hill, field, silhouette, testimony, James Church, IPSV2678, IPSV0576,
Description
Obelisk erected in 1739 in memory of Gregory Wale (1668-1739) on Magots Mount, also known as St Margaret's Hill or Rowley's Hill, on the border between Little Shelford and Harston in Cabridgeshire. This is the inscription on the base. It reads 'To the memory of Gregory Wale Esq, Justice of the Peace for this County, Deputy Lieutenant, County Treasurer, Conservator of the River Cam. He lived an advocate for liberty, a good subject, an agreeable companion, a faithful friend, an hospitable neighbour and in all parts of life a useful member of society. He died June 5th 1739 in the 71 year of his age: universally lamented and was buried in the parish of Little Shelford. This obelisk was erected by his surviving friend James Church Esq as a public testimony of his regard to the memory of so worthy a gentleman.'
Commando; Commados; war; memorial; coflict; remembrance; soldier; soldiers; World War 2; Second World War; memorials; Scotland; Fort William; bravery; heroism; sacrifice
Description
The War Memorial dedicated to the Royal Marines at Spean Bridge, near Fort William, Scotland
Wale Obelisk, Harston, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, obelisk, folly, monument, memorial, Gregory Wale, Justice of the Peace, JP, Conservator of the River Cam, Bardfield Hall, Magots Mount, Rowley's Hill, St Margaret's Hill, 1739, inscribed, inscription, hill, field, silhouette, testimony, James Church, IPSV2678, IPSV0576,
Description
Obelisk erected in 1739 in memory of Gregory Wale (1668-1739) on Magots Mount, also known as St Margaret's Hill or Rowley's Hill, on the border between Little Shelford and Harston in Cabridgeshire. There is an inscription on the base, which reads 'To the memory of Gregory Wale Esq, Justice of the Peace for this County, Deputy Lieutenant, County Treasurer, Conservator of the River Cam. He lived an advocate for liberty, a good subject, an agreeable companion, a faithful friend, an hospitable neighbour and in all parts of life a useful member of society. He died June 5th 1739 in the 71 year of his age: universally lamented and was buried in the parish of Little Shelford. This obelisk was erected by his surviving friend James Church Esq as a public testimony of his regard to the memory of so worthy a gentleman.'
Wale Obelisk, Harston, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, obelisk, folly, monument, memorial, Gregory Wale, Justice of the Peace, JP, Conservator of the River Cam, Bardfield Hall, Magots Mount, Rowley's Hill, St Margaret's Hill, 1739, inscribed, inscription, hill, field, blue sky, sunshine, testimony, James Church, IPSV2678, IPSV0576,
Description
Obelisk erected in 1739 in memory of Gregory Wale (1668-1739) on Magots Mount, also known as St Margaret's Hill or Rowley's Hill, on the border between Little Shelford and Harston in Cabridgeshire. There is an inscription on the base, which reads 'To the memory of Gregory Wale Esq, Justice of the Peace for this County, Deputy Lieutenant, County Treasurer, Conservator of the River Cam. He lived an advocate for liberty, a good subject, an agreeable companion, a faithful friend, an hospitable neighbour and in all parts of life a useful member of society. He died June 5th 1739 in the 71 year of his age: universally lamented and was buried in the parish of Little Shelford. This obelisk was erected by his surviving friend James Church Esq as a public testimony of his regard to the memory of so worthy a gentleman.'
Norwegian War Memorial-Liverpool, War, Plaque, Plinth, remembrance, Fallen, Merchant Navy, maritime, Airmen, air force, World wars, fallen, Seamen, War, transport, Pierhead, Liverpool, North west England, UK, GB,
Garden; Ystrad Fawr House Garden; Ystrad Mynach; Wales; Ornamental Garden; PHOTOREF714, Crocus, Pansies, flower beds, Daffodils, grass
Description
Ystrad Fawr House and Gardens in Ystrad Mynach near Tredomen in south Wales, have now been demolished -2009 - to make way for a £28m new hospital for Caerphilly and the surrounding area. The site was that of the Local County Council.
Aberystwyth University, Prifysgol Aberystwyth, Aber, the College by the Sea, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, University College Wales, Thomas Charles Edwards, Victorian, Architecture, Gothic, castellated, towers, castle house, John Nash, picturesque, John Pollard Seddon, Prince Charles, blue sky, white clouds
Description
Aberystwyth University (Welsh: Prifysgol Aberystwyth; sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea") is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding Member Institution of the former federal University of Wales. The University was founded in 1872 as University College Wales. The first Principal was Thomas Charles Edwards. Prince Charles also attended the Old College (part of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth), where he studied the Welsh language and Welsh history, also making him the first Prince of Wales born outside of Wales to ever attempt to learn the language of the principality.
Aberystwyth University, Prifysgol Aberystwyth, Aber, the College by the Sea, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, University College Wales, Thomas Charles Edwards, Victorian, Architecture, Gothic, castellated, towers, castle house, John Nash, picturesque, John Pollard Seddon, Prince Charles, blue sky, white clouds
Description
Aberystwyth University (Welsh: Prifysgol Aberystwyth; sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea") is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding Member Institution of the former federal University of Wales. The University was founded in 1872 as University College Wales. The first Principal was Thomas Charles Edwards. Prince Charles also attended the Old College (part of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth), where he studied the Welsh language and Welsh history, also making him the first Prince of Wales born outside of Wales to ever attempt to learn the language of the principality.
Wale Obelisk, Harston, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, obelisk, folly, monument, memorial, Gregory Wale, Justice of the Peace, JP, Conservator of the River Cam, Bardfield Hall, Magots Mount, Rowley's Hill, St Margaret's Hill, 1739, inscribed, inscription, hill, field, blue sky, sunshine, base, testimony, James Church, IPSV2678, IPSV0576,
Description
Obelisk erected in 1739 in memory of Gregory Wale (1668-1739) on Magots Mount, also known as St Margaret's Hill or Rowley's Hill, on the border between Little Shelford and Harston in Cabridgeshire. There is an inscription on the base, which reads 'To the memory of Gregory Wale Esq, Justice of the Peace for this County, Deputy Lieutenant, County Treasurer, Conservator of the River Cam. He lived an advocate for liberty, a good subject, an agreeable companion, a faithful friend, an hospitable neighbour and in all parts of life a useful member of society. He died June 5th 1739 in the 71 year of his age: universally lamented and was buried in the parish of Little Shelford. This obelisk was erected by his surviving friend James Church Esq as a public testimony of his regard to the memory of so worthy a gentleman.'
Aberystwyth University, Prifysgol Aberystwyth, Aber, the College by the Sea, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, Old College, University College Wales, Thomas Charles Edwards, Victorian, Architecture, Gothic, castellated, towers, castle house, John Nash, picturesque, John Pollard Seddon
Description
Aberystwyth University (Welsh: Prifysgol Aberystwyth; sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea") is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding Member Institution of the former federal University of Wales. The University was founded in 1872 as University College Wales. The first Principal was Thomas Charles Edwards. Prince Charles also attended the Old College (part of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth), where he studied the Welsh language and Welsh history, also making him the first Prince of Wales born outside of Wales to ever attempt to learn the language of the principality.
South Wales, Cardiff, Capital City, Cathays Park, War Memorial, Flower Beds, Summer, Sunny Day, Welsh National War Memorial, J Ninian Cooper, Alexandra Gardens, IPSV0529, IPSV7034,
Indian Ocean-War Memorial, Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, memorial, Globe, World map, Sculpture, Stone, Africa, Naval, World wars, Liverpool, North west England, UK, GB
Description
Indian Ocean-War Memorial, Coomonwealth war Graves Commission.
Great Britain, GB, UK, United Kingdom, Wales, Cwmcarn, community, memorial garden, war memorial, memorial park, well maintained, war memorial, poppy wreaths, soldier, rifle, fenced, black, iron railings, IPSV5169, Social history, IPSV5168, Living history, IPSV5164, Local history, pride, community pride, conservation, terraced houses, Cwmcarn Forest Drive
UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Wales, Penarth, Cosmeston Lakes, Leisure Park, Nature Reserve, Pools, Ponds, Lakes, Reeds, Reclaimed Quarry, Quarries, country park, Vale of Glamorgan, Borough Council, IPSV0194, IPSV1565,
South Wales, Vale of Glamorgan, Cowbridge, Common, War Memorial, World War 1, World War I, First World War, Memorial, Glamorgan Yeomanry, 1914-18 War, Close Up, Plaque, Poppies, Wreath,
American Cemetery; Europe; France; Normandy; Omaha Beach; World War II; beach; evergreens; horizontal; memorial; peace; peaceful; pine trees; sea; tourism; travel; war dead; water
Description
Fields of white crosses at the World War II American Cemetery at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.
American Cemetery; Europe; France; Normandy; Omaha Beach; World War II; beach; evergreens; horizontal; memorial; peace; peaceful; pine trees; sea; tourism; travel; war dead; water
Description
A field of white crosses for the World War II dead who are buried at the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France.
UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Wales, Penarth, Cosmeston Lakes, Leisure Park, Nature Reserve, Black Headed Gulls, Cormorant, Pools, Ponds, Lakes, Reeds, Reclaimed Quarry, Quarries, country park, Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council, IPSV0194, IPSV1565,
Aberystwyth library, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK, donation, Andrew Carnegie, nickname, Patron Saint of Libraries, architect, Walter Payton, Corporation Street, Carnegie Library, public library, Library, Llyfrgell
Description
Carnegie libraries are libraries which were built with money donated by Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie More than 2,500 Carnegie libraries were built. Carnegie earned the nickname Patron Saint of Libraries. Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire philanthropist gave £3,000 to build a new library. A Public Library Sites Committee was formed and finally a site in Corporation Street was recommended. A competition was held with a prize of 30 guineas to see which architect would design the new library. Forty-eight plans were submitted and the winner was Walter Payton of Birmingham. David Davies, Llandinam, laid the foundation stone in July 1905 and on Friday, 20th April 1906 Mrs Vaughan Davies, wife of the local MP, formally opened the current library in Corporation Street.
Architecture; Art; Buildings; country town; garage; Great Britain; Llandovery; sculpture; street; streetscape; Towns and Cities; United Kingdom; Wales; West Wales; IPSV2998; Streets; street scene; IPSV1441; Towns; IPSV7034; War Memorials
UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, North Wales, Snowdonia National Park, Llanberis, Slate Quarries, Dinorwig Hydro Electric Power Station, Electric Mountain, Slate Industry, Extractive Industry, IPSV0707, IPSV5998,
The inscription reads... TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF HER SONS, WHO DIED DURING THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902, CARMARTHENSHIRE DEDICATES THIS MEMORIAL
Edward I old university college (1865); Aberystwyth; Ceredigion; Wales; building; architecture; royal; history; historic; city; British Isles; Britain; UK. U.K.; United Kingdom; Europe; european; travel; tourism; destination; TRWAce06d
Description
Edward I old university college (1865) of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
Cardiff, War Memorial, Monument, War Dead, Cathays Park, Capital City, Welsh, Wales, Sunny Day, Sunshine, Blue Sky, UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, British, IPSV7034,
Aberystwyth; Ceredigion; Coastal; Holiday; Pier; Resort; Sea; Seaside; Sunset; Tide; Town; Twilight; UK; Waves; West Wales; Cardigan Bay
Description
A view of the coastal town of Aberystwyth in Mid Wales at sunset. The photograph has been taken from Constitution Hill and is looking southwards over the town.
Cardiff, War Memorial, Monument, War Dead, Statue, Bronze, Angel, Cathays Park, Capital City, Welsh, Wales, Sunny Day, Sunshine, Blue Sky, UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, British, IPSV7034,
Cenotaph; War Memorial; Great War; World War I; World War II; WWI; WWII; Memorial; Dead; Death; Symbolism; Poppies; Poppy; Wreath; Whitehall; The Glorious Dead; November 11; Eleventh Hour; Remembrance; Remembrance Sunday; Ceremony
Description
Poppy wreaths laid at the Cenotaph memorial to the two World Wars on November 11 each year.
Summary; University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Coleg Prifysgol Cymru, College by the Sea, Seddon Building, 19th Century Building, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, University degrees, Sunset, ; ;